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BURCON NUTRASCIENCE ENGAGES STONEGATE CAPITAL PARTNERS TO LEAD INVESTOR COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH PROGRAM

Burcon NutraScience Corp. has engaged Texas-based Stonegate Capital Partners to lead a new investor communications and outreach program.

"With our licence and production partner for Clarisoy soy protein, Archer Daniels Midland Company, initiating production and sales, and with partnering discussions for our Peazazz pea protein at an advanced stage, Burcon has arrived at a turning point in its development," said Johann Tergesen, president and chief operationg officer of Burcon.

These developments, supported by key U.S. patents, have propelled Burcon into an industry-leading position as a developer of premium plant-based protein ingredients that demonstrate exceptional functional and nutritional properties and overall value that can be delivered to a growing demographic of health-conscious consumers.

"Given these factors, we believe the time has come to engage an experienced team of investor communications professionals to help us communicate our story to the financial community," continued Mr. Tergesen.

"Stonegate brings a proven track record of helping companies like Burcon enhance its shareholder value by delivering the right message to the right audience and building high-quality, long-term relationships in the investment community."

Stonegate Capital Partners will work closely with Burcon's management to refine and deliver the company's message and assist with outreach to investors. It will also assist the company in scheduling road shows and financial conferences.

About Burcon NutraScience Corp.

Burcon NutraScience is a leader in developing functionally and nutritionally valuable plant-based proteins. The company has developed a portfolio of composition, application and process patents originating from a core protein extraction and purification technology.

Burcon's Clarisoy soy protein offers clarity and high-quality protein nutrition for low pH beverage systems and excellent solubility and exceptionally clean flavour at any pH; Peazazz is a uniquely soluble and clean-tasting pea protein; and Puratein, Supertein and Nutratein are canola protein isolates with unique functional and nutritional attributes.

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